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Posted by: Gabriella Cepeda on Apr 12, 2023

As a Hispanic first-generation law student, the journey to pursuing a legal career can be an uphill battle that can significantly impact mental health and overall well-being. The law school experience is already known to be incredibly challenging, but for first-generation students from underrepresented backgrounds, these challenges can be even more daunting.

Posted by: Susan Sagarra on Aug 12, 2022

Danny Barnett-Foster, assistant executive director of operations for The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL), has been appointed Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee for the term of Sept. 1, 2022, through Aug. 31, 2023.

Posted by: Kristine Bridges on Apr 8, 2020

If you are reading this article, you are already aware of one of BAMSL's core communications tools — the St. Louis Lawyer magazine. BAMSL communicates with its members through publications, such as this and the St. Louis Bar Journal, social media, the Web site (for the general public and the members-only section), the weekly LegalPulseSTL e-newsletter, the weekly CLE Bulletin email, customized emails and even through media relations. So how do these forms of communications assist the average BAMSL member and help to Build Better Lawyers?

Posted by: Ellen (Nellie) Ribaudo on Mar 25, 2020

As a member of BAMSL, I have been inspired by the focus on service to others as a way of making us better lawyers. BAMSL encourages its members to provide service through using their legal skills to help those who are in need.

Posted by: Colleen Vetter on Mar 11, 2020

What does BAMSL do for me? That is the question, right? I am a lawyer, you are a lawyer, or other professional working in the legal field. Or you are a lawyer like me, working as a professional but not as a lawyer. So what have you got for ME, BAMSL?

Posted by: Kristine Bridges on Feb 26, 2020

BAMSL provides many opportunities throughout the year to develop your network.

Posted by: Colleen Vetter on Feb 12, 2020

I started off my day at my local YMCA (50 percent off the joining fee and 50 percent off the first full month of membership) for my regular morning workout. I felt great. I showered and dressed in my new Brooks Brothers suit (15 percent off) and headed downtown.

Posted by: Kristine Bridges on Jan 23, 2020

Did you ever see the BAMSL slogan, “Building Better Lawyers,” and wonder what that really means? Well, we are going to let you in on the secret.

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